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    Welded Crank

    Ok I want to start looking around for the best priced place to get my crank and clutch basket welded. What type of shop should I look into having it done? I know that it is very precise work and not just any person with a welder can do it.

    Also what can I expect to spend on these parts individually?

    Thanks
    Adam

    #2
    Best price? I don't think I can help you there. If you want it done right Pearson and Falicon are my two choices. Do a search in this group before you ask. Its been covered.

    Price is based on how fast you want to run. I sure the hell would not have a stock crank welded up without having the whole thing torn down first. My last stock crank I picked up on eBay was about a $1000. I am guessing that my next one will be closer to $1500, if it can be saved. My last clutch basket was around $400.

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      #3
      I've used Falicon and Gardener racing concepts. Neither of the cranks blew up so i would say either are good. I think Gardener may have been slightly cheaper. if i do another crank I may send it to gardener again.

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        #4
        I have no idea what you guys are talking about but then again I'm an 1/8 dude

        Maybe APE ??
        1166cc 1/8 ET 6.09@111.88
        1166cc on NOS, 1/8 ET 5.70@122.85
        1395cc 1/8 ET 6.0051@114.39
        1395cc on NOS, 1/8 ET 5.71@113.98 "With a broken wrist pin too"
        01 Sporty 1/8 ET 7.70@92.28, 1/4 ET 12.03@111.82

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          #5
          Why are you doing this?

          Early GS 1000s had problems with both of these areas, but the cranks were fixed in 79.

          If you're going to drag race the motor, then the crank welding should be done.

          You can get clutch baskets already done from several sources
          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #6
            Back in the day Suzuki used a special glue on the GS racing cranks

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              #7
              Pierson, his work is excellent and he stands behind it too. A good guy to talk to. Terry.
              1980 Suzuki GS550E, 1981 Suzuki GS 1100EX all stock, 1983 Suzuki GS 1100EX modified, 1985 GS1150E, 1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1971 Kawasaki Mach lll 500 H1, 1973 Kawasaki Mach lV 750 H2.

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